Cynthia Klima has been a member of the Geneseo faculty since 1993.
Office Hours: Spring 2023
Tuesdays 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Wednesdays: 9:30-11:00am
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Ph.D., German, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1995
M.A., German, University of Oklahoma, 1986
B.A., Russian, University of Oklahoma, 1983
More About Me
Research Interests
Her interests lie in German-Czech-Jewish relations, political relations in Europe, cultural history of Central Europe, Russian literature and cultural history, and the Germans and Jews of Prague. She has written numerous articles on Jewish contribution to culture in Central Europe, historical articles and book reviews on German, Czech, Russian and Jewish themes. Her translation of Paul Leppin's Blaugast: A Novel of Decline was published in November 2007 by Twisted Spoon Press in Prague, Czech Republic. In addition, Dr. Klima is involved with Humanities/Central European Studies and Summer Study Abroad to Prague, Czech Republic. She is the coordinator for both the German minor and Central and Eastern European Studies minor.
Other Interests
- Study abroad in Prague/Vienna/Budapest
- Yoga and pilates
- Central European literature and culture
- Sewing, crochet and embroidery
- Traveling
Classes
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GERM 213: Intermed German GrammCult&Comm
An exploration of cultural and contemporary topics via a variety of materials (such as print, film, internet, and/or music) and peer-oriented activities that enable students to continue developing the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course must be taken in residence.
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GERM 313: Contemporary German Civ
Study of the main aspects of modern life in the target language country (institutions, society, way of life) through discussions based on the use of authentic documents (reviews, magazines, recordings, interviews, information online). Aural/oral skills emphasized.
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WRTG 101: English Language & Culture
Designed for the non-native speaker of Standard English, this course examines basic phonology and syntax in both theory and practice. These features are complemented by studies of semantics and pragmatics which offer insight into the cultural implications of language. Contrasts among various languages will further develop students' knowledge and application of the fundamental properties of English. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.